Mayor Jeff Bloemker

Mayor Jeff Bloemker is a third generation Effingham resident. His parents are JT and Cheryl Bloemker and he is married to the former Nancy Ludwig, whose parents are the Bob (deceased) and Judy Ludwig. He has three children: Katie, Sarah, and Jack. Mayor Bloemker has been heavily involved in the community. His present and past involvement includes: vice-chairman of the City Plan Commission, the City Zoning Board of Appeals, secretary of the County Board of Health, the Lake Land College Advisory Committee, board member of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, president of the Rotary Club, and president of the Unit 40 Educational Foundation. He is currently the CEO of Illinois Correctional Industries/Illinois Department of Corrections.